Ustron is a high-altitude spa town surrounded by the rugged peaks of the Silesian Beskids mountains. Soothe your muscles in mineral-rich water and treat yourself to massages, mud baths and facials at sanatoriums. The mountains and forests surrounding Ustron are perfect for hiking, cycling and rock climbing.
Things to do in Ustroń
The spring waters of Ustron have incredible healing properties and have been attracting holidaymakers since the 19th century. Choose from over a dozen sanatoriums offering treatments for ailments like joint pain, respiratory issues and digestive problems. The water is rich in minerals like saline, iodine and bromine and will leave your skin feeling soft and smooth. Mud is also harvested from the mountain springs and used for facials and full-body treatments.
Ustron is a launchpad for outdoor adventures in the Silesian Beskid mountains. Hiking trails wind through the beech and spruce forests and immerse you in the postcard-perfect scenery. The hike up 995-metre-high Wielka Czantoria rewards you with sweeping views over the town and surrounding peaks.
For a more exhilarating experience, try activities like cycling, mountain biking and rock climbing. If you don’t want to work up a sweat, ride the chairlift to the summit of Czantoria. Enjoy the views and head back down the mountain on the scenic, 710-metre-long Summer Toboggan Run.
Get up close with deer, bison, wild boar and other alpine animals at the Forest Park of Surprises. The family-friendly zoo occupies 15-hectares, with enclosures dotted across the emerald-green meadows and shady forests. Don’t miss the impressive birds of prey shows featuring owls, eagles and falcons.
Getting around Ustroń
Ustron is pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot. The town is located in Cieszyn Silesia, a two-hour drive from Kraków and one hour from Katowice. Trains to Ustroń Zdrój are a fast and comfortable way to travel to the town from Kraków and Katowice. John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport is a 1.5-hour drive away.